The picturesque town of Plettenberg Bay (known locally as the “Plett”) is located between Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma mountains, 300 km of coast in the Garden Route. The climate is mild, the sun bright and the vegetation unique. Between fynbos and forests, the area boasts some of the finest natural beauties of the country.
Between village and town, Plettenberg Bay is both a delightful and peaceful place, welcoming hundred of tourists from other parts of the country and the world. Boasting an exceptional climate and beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, Plett is the ideal place for tourists looking for exploration, observation or just looking forward to lazing around.
Like other small towns of the famous Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay has become one of the most popular South African tourist destinations for foreign tourists as for visitors to the country. The endless vistas extend pristine golden beaches of the Indian Ocean to the mountain ranges of the other side. The first Portuguese explorers had once called this place “Bahia Formosa” (beautiful bay). The city is located 210 km from Port Elizabeth and is about 600 km from Cape Town.
The Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 holes golf course located in a private park. The course is highly rated and is a very popular tourist destination. The course is easy to walk, and the 2 main rivers can be seen from the veranda. Visitors are welcome. Kikuyu fairways consist of high quality and greens Bayview seeded recently provide golfers an excellent surface game on this course. Despite the beautiful white and beautiful beaches nearby, the club is very popular and booking in advance is essential.
The Goose Valley Golf Club is located in a pristine environment, just 4 km from Plettenberg Bay, along the Keurbooms lagoon, accessible to the Club via the N2. This beautiful property offers an amazing golf course designed by Gary Player, 18 holes, par 72 in the heart of the Garden Route.
There are also other golf competitions in fast around Pezula, Simola and Knysna Golf Club in Knysna and George Fancourt Golf Club in George.
The coastline around Plett welcomes whales from June to November. Check with a local person or pick up a card at the tourist office and find the best place for whale watching.
The choice of activities is unlimited between diving, snorkeling and masks, sea kayaking, cruises dusk, fishing trips by boat, ferry, rent a boat or canoe, sailing aboard a catamaran, surfing and kite surfing. A wide choice to meet all your needs: deep sea fishing, walk, fly, and from the rocks. For thrill seekers, bungee jumping fans would be delighted to jump at Bloukrans Bridge.
